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Taking the VITALS to Interrupt Microaggressions

Last Updated: January 19, 2022

Description

An interactive workshop utilizing the acronym VITALS (validate, inquire, take time, assume, leave opportunities, speak up) for medical students and trainees to gain awareness, knowledge, and tools for addressing microaggressions encountered in health care settings.  The 60-minute session consists of a didactic presentation and multiple interactive exercises shared in small- and large-group formats. 

Authors

Walker VP, Hodges LM, Perkins M, Sim M, Harris C. Taking the VITALS to Interrupt Microaggressions. MedEdPORTAL. 2022;18:11202. https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11202